Arsenal open Etienne Capoue talks?

Reports in France suggest that Arsenal are ready to offer £10m for Toulouse midfielder Etienne Capoue.

Published: May 1 2012 | 05:20

Last updated: May 1 2012 | 23:43

Arsenal have reportedly opened preliminary talks with Toulouse regarding a deal for midfielder Etienne Capoue.

The 23-year-old has been a key component of Toulouse's push for European qualification this season, with reports in France suggesting that Arsene Wenger is ready to offer £10m for his services.

Capoue has been lauded as a future star and according to talkSPORT, the defensive midfielder is ready for a move to the Premier League.

The former France Under-21 came through the youth ranks at Le Tef, making his debut in 2007.

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